The United States and Russia struck an agreement Friday on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, crowning President Donald Trump’s first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
AP: US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire after Trump-Putin talks
AP: The Latest: 18 arrested protesting Minnesota cop’s acquittal
The Latest on the acquittal of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black driver.
AP: Minnesota officer acquitted in shooting of Philando Castile
A Minnesota police officer was cleared Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a black motorist whose death captured national attention when his girlfriend streamed the grim aftermath on Facebook.
AP: Rifle-wielding gunman wounds lawmaker, then killed by police
A rifle-wielding attacker opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday, wounding House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several others as congressmen and aides dove for cover.
AP: Key developments in Minnesota officer’s manslaughter trial
The manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist last summer will resume Monday with closing arguments.
AP: Trump withdraws from climate pact, world leaders push back
President Donald Trump’s supporters on Friday cast his decision to abandon the world’s climate change pact as a “refreshing” stance for the U.S. that would save jobs and unburden industry.
Minnesota students outraged, united after fake racist note
A racist note left on a student’s car at St. Olaf College has been deemed a hoax, but some students at the southern Minnesota school say the incident resulted in action toward addressing minority student concerns.
Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him
Trump did not mention any effect the firing might have on the probe into contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.
You are welcome here, US colleges assure overseas students
In response to concerns about anti-immigrant sentiment, some U.S. colleges are making new efforts to help international students feel welcome and reassure them of their safety.
Students protest racism at liberal arts college in Minnesota
One black student, Samantha Wells, found an anonymous note on her car windshield Saturday calling her a racial slur.
15-year sentence for shooter at Black Lives Matter protest
A Minnesota man and St. Thomas alum convicted in the shootings of five black men who were demonstrating against the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.
St. Thomas alum who wounded 5 at police shooting protest to be sentenced
A St. Thomas alum is facing sentencing in the shooting of five black men who were demonstrating against the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis.
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell
His death came less than a week after the 27-year-old athlete was acquitted in a second murder case.
Poland confirms Minnesota man as Nazi commander
Poland will seek the arrest and extradition of a Minnesota man exposed by The Associated Press as a former commander in an SS-led unit that burned Polish villages and killed civilians in World War II, prosecutors said Monday.
New Ulm Diocese in southern Minnesota files for bankruptcy
A Minnesota diocese filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday, the 14th nationwide and third in the state to do so in the face of mounting claims of sexual abuse by clergy.